HESI Case Study: Skin Integrity - Answered with Rationales

HESI Case Study: Skin Integrity - Answered with Rationales The medication is labeled, "100 mg/5 mL." How many mL of medication will the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is necessary, round to the whole number.) Math: 400 mg /100 mg = 4 x 5 ml = 20 ml The order states, "linezolid suspension 400 mg by mouth (PO) every 12 hours for 14 days." The medication is labeled, "100 mg/5 mL." The nurse is scheduled to administer 20 mL per their calculation. The nurse reviews the drug reference guide, which indicates that the recommended daily dosage for the medication is 800 to 1200 mg. Math: 800 Rationale: The primary daily dosage is 800 ml because its the minimum range of the prescribed medication dosage and the maximum range is 1200 ml. Who is the best member of the interdisciplinary team for the nurse to collaborate with to resolve this discrepancy? B) Pharmacist Rationale: Incorrectly labeled medications are the responsibility of the pharmacist. Which technique should the nurse use to mix the linezolid? B) Mix according to directions. Rationale: Instructions should be to turn 2-3 times, avoid shaking, according to manufacturer's specifications. Linezolid should never be shaken. The nurse correctly uses which technique when pouring the suspension? C) Place the medication cup on a flat surface at eye level. Rationale: To safely measure the prescribed dose, the medication cup must be on a flat surface at eye level. During the course of antibiotic treatment with linezolid, which of the client's serum laboratory values requires intervention by the nurse? A) Platelet count (100 x 103/mcL (100 X 109 /L) Rationale: This medication has been shown to decrease platelet count (thrombo-cytopenia). Normal platelet count is 130-400 x 103/mcL (130-400 X 109 /L). The nurse explains to the client that